Hodlonaut Photo Incident Sparks Judge’s Livestream Warning in Wright-COPA Case

cryptonews.com:

On February 9, during a tense moment in the trial between Craig Wright, who claims to be the inventor of Bitcoin, and the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), presiding Judge Mellor issued a warning. The cause: a courtroom photo of Bitcoin influencer Hodlonaut was uploaded without authorization, threatening the continuation of the trial’s live stream.

The incident came to light when X user @bitnorbert reported crypto influencer Hodlonaut’s photo appearing online, allegedly taken from the trial’s livestream.

Consequently, the matter has been brought to the attention of presiding Judge Mellor, who deemed it contempt of court.

Somebody posted a picture of @hodlonaut from the courtroom yesterday, most likely captured from the stream. This contempt of court has been referred to the Judge, and I expect him to address it during housekeeping first thing today. I wonder if they will cut the stream because of…

— Norbert ⚡️ (@bitnorbert) February 8, 2024

In today’s opening remarks, the judge stated that the photo upload violated the terms of service and could end the subsequent livestream of the trial.

Currently, the photo uploader’s identity is unknown, and the court is uncertain whether the individual took the shot themselves or if someone supplied the image. Regardless, Judge Mellor criticized the gallery members, emphasizing that such events should not recur.

Remote access is a privilege, advice you to use it wisely. Not clear whether the poster took it himself or someone else supplied it. If it happens again, they will be named and lose access. "I trust that will not happen again."

— Norbert ⚡️ (@bitnorbert) February 8, 2024

In a previous legal battle, self-proclaimed Bitcoin inventor Craig Wright sued Hodlonaut in Norway. Following